Over the past month or so I've noticed my car is cranking longer on cold starts. It usually happens after the car's been sitting for at least 6 hours, if not longer. The cranking time is not hugely different, but enough to where it's easily noticed. When the engine does fire up it sounds strong. The cranking itself also sounds strong, so I don't think it's a weak battery.

My first thought was maybe the fuel pump or filter?

Anyone else experience something like this?

I've noticed in the morning, there is a slight hitch in starting. Throughout the day it fires up fine. One time, the engine wouldn't completely turn over. I had to release the clutch and restart to get it to catch. Otherwise, the car drives fine.